Key Voting Dates
Last day to register to vote online, by mail, or by voter registration agent. In-person, same-day voter registration will be available at your polling place.Early voting begins at the Sandoval County Office, 1500 Idalia Road, Bernalillo. The office will be open for...
VOTE!
Visit our Voter Information page for tools and resources like these: PDF of early voting locations and dates. Confirm your districts and download your sample ballot by visiting https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx. For Absentee Ballots and...
Important Dates for 2026 New Mexico General Election
6 Oct: Voter registration by mail, by voter registration agent, and online closes. Early voting begins at Sandoval County Office, 1500 Idalia Road, Bernalillo. The office will be open for voting 8AM-7PM. In-person same day voter registration is available. 17 Oct: More...
Six ways Democrats have improved life for New Mexicans
Click these headings to learn how our Democratic lawmakers and administration have benefited New Mexicans: 1. Implemented Free Childcare for All* See also this article on Childcare in New Mexico. 2. Strengthened Early Childhood Education 3. Invested in School Lunch...
Check how much cruel Republican deportations cost Sandoval County
Click to learn just how much Republicans deportations are costing us in Sandoval County alone, and what all that money could have paid for.
Sandoval County Democrats Secure Major Victory for Fair Representation
The Democratic Party of Sandoval County is celebrating a landmark court decision that mandates the redrawing of district boundaries to fully comply with the New Mexico Constitution and state law. By holding the Sandoval County Commission accountable, the Democratic...
Sandoval County Democrats Fighting for Native American Voting Rights
New Mexico Democrats Saved our Health Care!
Did You Know? New Mexico Democrats’ quick action saved 27,100 of our family, friends, and neighbors from losing health care coverage. NM's Democratic administration also saved us all from higher premiums. In contrast, 1.2 million Americans nationally lost their health...
Cost to US Taxpayers of Republicans’ Illegal War in Iran
Trump's illegal, needless war has cost thousands of lives and billions of US dollars--to be paid by us, the US taxpayer. This is a war that accomplished absolutely nothing but human misery and vast debt. See the hourly count of the money utterly wasted by the...
How ICE Harms Everyday Communities
Under Trump, New Mexico has seen one of the highest increases in ICE arrests among all U.S. states. Mass deportation policies create devastating ripple effects across American society. What began as a political promise to remove dangerous criminals from the country...
“The Paper” Interviews Greg Bennett on Blue Rio Rancho and Feed Rio Rancho Kids
Kevin Hendricks, Editor, The Paper Interviewed DPSC Chair Greg Bennett. "The ‘Blue Rio Rancho’ initiative targets unaffiliated voters while the party’s food program serves hundreds of kids each week Rio Rancho may have a reputation as a Republican stronghold, but the...
DTS? Why You Should Request a Democratic Ballot
The Democratic Party is fighting for the issues that matter most to you—affordable healthcare and housing, quality education, climate action, and economic opportunity for working families. Republicans have moved further right, helping billionaires grow richer and...
NM Congressman on how MAGA spending spree leaves middle class in the dust
Congressman Gabe Vasquez's recent op-ed in the Albuquerque Journal really spoke for all of us. He says, "Hundreds of millions of dollars for a ballroom with Italian marble floors to entertain the rich. A $70 million luxury jet. A massive tax giveaway for...
Gas Prices High and Likely to Stay High
When gas prices go up, everything goes up. Food becomes more expensive because of transport and petroleum based fertilizer. Supplies cost more because of shipping costs. This price hike comes to you from the Republican party, whose craven obedience to Trump is ruining...
Alex Piland thanks her suppporters
Rio Rancho mayoral candidate Alex Piland issued an inspiring thank-you to her many supporters and looks ahead to ongoing needed work in her hometown.
Congratulations, Karissa!
On 3 March, Karissa Culbreath won reelection to Rio Rancho's District 5 City Council seat with 54% of the vote, defeating a well-funded challenger. Way to go, Karissa!
Michael Baron Leads Write On NM! project
How would you like to alter public opinion, "right the ship," and help steer a new course for New Mexico and our country? Join Dr Michael Baron on the "Write On NM!" project. It requires NO experience, and as little or as much time as you wish to devote to it, on your...
MLK Day 2026
US House Representative Melanie Stansbury gave an impassioned speech at the 2026 MLK ceremony and luncheon, hosted by the SCLC. Rep. Stansbury emphasized how New Mexico protects its citizens from the cruel chaos of this administration by feeding hungry kids and...
Founders of Feed Rio Rancho Kids recognized by SCLC
Karen Schafer and Kitty Perez were recognized by the SCLC at the 2026 MLK luncheon and ceremony. Read more about Feed Rio Rancho Kids and how you can help!
How Democrats help YOU
Democrats work hard to provide a healthier, stronger, “more perfect” union. Learn how Democrats have helped Sandoval County and how Republicans supporting their greedy, corrupt leader are trying to pillage our citizenry.
Sandoval County DEMOCRATIC PARTY 2026 PRE-PRIMARY Ward meetings
Download the schedule of County Pre-Primary Ward Meetings, running 1-7 February 2026. Democrats registered in our county will elect 53 state-convention delegates, by Ward, who will represent the county and vote accordingly at the March 7th State Pre-Primary...
Alex Piland throws hat in the ring for Rio Rancho Mayor!
Alex Piland has announced her candidacy for mayor of Rio Rancho. Visit her at Facebook and support her campaign!
Join the team at Storehouse West
Volunteer with us at Storehouse West on Wednesday, December 17, anytime between 8AM and 4 PM. We'll be prepping and packaging food. At noon, we'll also help give out food packages. For more information, see this page.
MLK Day Celebration Luncheon, 19 January 2026
Save the date 19 January 2026 for the MLK Day celebration luncheon, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish, D'Arco Hall, 1502 Sarah Road SE, Rio, Rancho, NM. Keynote speaker will be DeMark Liggins, the newly elected national president of the...
Run for Something! File by 6 January 2026
We need Democrats in county and municipal offices! Rio Rancho and Bernalillo will hold municipal elections.in March 2026. Read about the current City of Rio Rancho government and its expiring seats here. Interested in running? Check out the RR Candidate Guide. Visit...